I'm contemplating on buying a '95 Grand Voyager. It has 166000 miles and according to the owner, the only thing wrong with it is an oil leak from the rear seals. I'm trying to find out if this would be worth the $900 that they want for the van, and if it's terribly expensive to fix a leak like that.
2007-10-04 09:24:21 · 9 answers · asked by kristaizme 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If we are looking at axle seals that are where the wheels are you need to investigate a bit. It is likely brake fluid leaking. Get some on your finger or a rag and see if it's oil or brake fluid. If axle seals are leaking the usual problem is a failed bearing. That means pulling the wheels and brake assembly and axles.If it is the seal where the drive shaft is connected you have a larger problem. If it's brake fluid you can have it repaired with some wheel cylinder kits or calipers.
2007-10-04 09:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Liquid remedies don't really work. Sorry. I think it will be a one piece seal. Seems like Chevy went over to a one piece seal on the newer models. It doesn't require the removal of the crank, just the transmission. There's access to it once the transmission is out and the mechanic will replace the seal and I think also a gasket that is there too. I had mine done many years ago, and I didn't think it was too pricey. Might run you around $250. Not sure what labor would be these days.
2016-05-21 00:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could spend $900 on the van, another $500 to replace the seal and still have the leak. It's not a good bet.
2007-10-04 12:00:04 · answer #3 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to but an old car that like,here is something to think about.If the repair costs 500 or more,and this one will,think about how much oil you can pour through this old girl for 500-600 bucks.Quite a bit.Don't fix it,just add oil when necessary,and as the old guys say...just drive the wheels off it.
2007-10-04 11:18:58 · answer #4 · answered by zskip62 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The job will probably take atleast a day and a half to do. I'm not sure what a shop would charge for it though. I had done this to a chevy i owned awhile back and it didn't cost too much for parts, but the labor will be the problem. it's a long job.
2007-10-04 09:32:03 · answer #5 · answered by timeforblah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends where the leak is, but I wouldn't reccomend it, it may seem like a simple leak and not be at all, plus the older vehicles get the more likely they are to have problems. You need to find out exactly why its leaking, which means taking it to a mechanic you trust.
2007-10-04 09:30:58 · answer #6 · answered by scorch_22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will cost $500-900 to fix it. I think I'd keep looking>
2007-10-04 09:55:52 · answer #7 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expect to put atleast that much into it....if not more. That's a lot of miles for a '95. I'd keep lookin'....
2007-10-04 09:48:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be ready to spend about $ 400-500.00 Transmission has to come out.
2007-10-04 09:31:49 · answer #9 · answered by jumbobret 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋